Environment + Energy Leader
DECEMBER 6, 2022
The group aims to turn waste from manufacturing into renewable natural gas. The post Farm Powered Strategic Alliance Grows, Turns Food Waste to Renewable Energy appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Circle of Blue
DECEMBER 6, 2022
Transcript. Welcome to “What’s Up With Water” – your need-to-know news of the world’s water from Circle of Blue. I’m Eileen Wray-McCann. Large parts of Planet Earth were drier than normal last year, and that is especially true of river basins in southern South America. S o says the World Meteorological Organization in its first report focusing on the availability of global water resources.
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Environment + Energy Leader
DECEMBER 6, 2022
Rivian and Apex Clean Energy have signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) for 50 megawatts (MW) of electricity from the renewable energy company’s proposed Goose Creek Wind farm in Piatt County, Illinois. The post Rivian Inks Wind Energy Deal to Power Illinois Manufacturing Plant appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Union of Concerned Scientists
DECEMBER 6, 2022
One of the many functions of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is to advance cross-cutting, innovative research in, well, agriculture. With a budget of $4.1 billion for research (which sounded like a lot until I realized it was mere 2% of the overall USDA budget of $198 billion), the USDA funds scientific work within its own agencies, as well as through grants to other organizations.
Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions
In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.
Environment + Energy Leader
DECEMBER 6, 2022
The deal will also help with climate risk and credit rating transparency. The post S&P Global Acquires Shades of Green, Enhancing Sustainability Financing Assessments appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Yale E360
DECEMBER 6, 2022
The U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs will grant three tribes $25 million each to relocate homes, schools, and critical infrastructure threatened by sea-level rise, flooding, and erosion. These are the first grants distributed under a program aimed at helping tribes cope with climate change. Read more on E360 →.
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Energy & the Law
DECEMBER 6, 2022
Co-author Brittany Blakey. Wagner v. Exxon Mobil Corporation is an example of the misfortune that can befall the purchaser who assumes the burden of comprehensive, one-sided indemnity obligations. We will disregard evidentiary and other issues in this case and will focus on indemnity. The parties executed an Agreement to Purchase and Sell in 1994 whereby the Wagners acquired oil and gas interests in Louisiana from Exxon.
Cleannovate
DECEMBER 6, 2022
With the climate change debate raging on, there’s a lot of talk about carbon. But is carbon all that bad? … More.
Frontiers
DECEMBER 6, 2022
by Angharad Brewer Gillham, Frontiers science writer. Image/Shutterstock.com. Polish scientists revealed the potential for new cancer drugs to be formulated from bioactive compounds found in plants from the genus Solanum , like potatoes and aubergines. Everyone knows someone who has had cancer. In 2020, around 19m new cases — and around 10m deaths — were registered worldwide.
Scientific American
DECEMBER 6, 2022
Researchers are convinced the James Webb Space Telescope has glimpsed an unexpected population of galaxies in the early universe. Now they’re trying to decide what this means for our understanding of the cosmos.
Speaker: Antoine M. Thompson, Executive Director of the Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition
Diversity, Equity, Justice, and Inclusion (DEJI) policies, programs, and initiatives are critically important as we move forward with public and private sector climate and sustainability goals and plans. Underserved and socially, economically, and racially disadvantaged communities bear the burden of pollution, higher energy costs, limited resources, and limited investments in the clean energy and transportation sectors.
New Scientist
DECEMBER 6, 2022
High winter sea levels in Venice are linked to warmer sea surface temperatures in the North Atlantic Ocean, and cooling in that ocean over coming decades should therefore temporarily compensate for the city's sea level rise
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 6, 2022
The Better Path Coalition is encouraging individuals and groups to sign a petition urging Governor-Elect Josh Shapiro to make banning the road spreading of conventional drilling wastewater a priority in his incoming Administration. “One of your first acts when you take office must be a ban on road spreading of ALL drilling waste.” Click Here to sign petition.
Scientific American
DECEMBER 6, 2022
As part of the push to electrify government fleets, employees at three national forests will test out Ford F-150 Lightnings for field operations in rugged and remote areas.
Environment, Law, and History
DECEMBER 6, 2022
Political Geography recently published "Grabbing the commons: Forest rights, capital and legal struggle in the Carpathian Mountains" , by Stefan Voicu and Monica Vasile. The abstract: In this paper we show that formalizing communal rights is a process riddled with struggles leading to a partial or total grabbing of commons. Drawing on long-term research and using interviews, surveys, and historical sources, we analyze struggles that emerged from processes of formalizing rights to commons, occurr
Speaker: Laurie Schoeman Director, Climate & Sustainability, Capital
As households and communities across the nation face challenges such as hurricanes, wildfires, drought, extreme heat and cold, and thawing permafrost and flooding, we are increasingly searching for ways to mitigate and prevent climate impacts. During this event, national climate and housing expert Laurie Schoeman will discuss topics including: The two paths for climate action: decarbonization and adaptation.
Scientific American
DECEMBER 6, 2022
Heavy rains may have set off an outpouring of ash and gases from Indonesia’s volcano Semeru “like uncorking a soda bottle”
Environmental News Bits
DECEMBER 6, 2022
Read the full story from Purdue University. Earth’s atmosphere holds six times more fresh water than all of its rivers combined. So is it possible to harvest that water, in areas where people have no other fresh water source? Purdue University researchers have crunched the numbers and have the data to show which atmospheric water … Continue reading Atmospheric water harvesting: can we get water out of thin air?
Inhabitant
DECEMBER 6, 2022
What are your favorite holiday songs? They’re probably not “Oh, Christmas Cactus” or “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Cactus.” But this blooming succulent pops up everywhere during winter. And some people might even choose it as a sustainable alternative to a Christmas tree. Instead of having to fell a tree every year, these succulents have been known to last 20 years, or even an entire century according to some accounts.
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 6, 2022
On December 6, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Bureau of Plant Industry Director Dr. Ruth Welliver visited Star Roses Nursery in Cochranville, Chester County to highlight concerted efforts to protect Pennsylvania’s economy and environment from damage threats posed by invasive species. “Invasive species can hit the bottom lines of Pennsylvania businesses and homeowners hard, posing threats to our health and quality of life,” said Redding.
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Inhabitant
DECEMBER 6, 2022
In Tasmania, a marsupial mystery has finally been solved. People have long puzzled over the whereabouts of the last known specimen of a thylacine, or Tasmanian tiger. Turns out they’ve been safely tucked away at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery all along. But due to a data error, nobody knew.
Eco Justice
DECEMBER 6, 2022
December 7, 2022 What’s on the agenda today at COP15? First Nations conservation leaders from across Canada will share their experiences and vision for Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas and. Read more. The post Your guide to what’s happening on the ground at COP15 appeared first on Ecojustice.
A Greener Life
DECEMBER 6, 2022
By Jeremy Williams. There are good things and bad things about being known as a climate person in my social circles. One of the more odd ones is the way that people (specifically: men) feel the need to apologise to me when ordering a burger in my presence as if I was personal friends with the cow. I also hear unsolicited confessions. I never criticise my friends over their choices – that would be a good way to not have any friends.
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 6, 2022
The Pennsylvania Solar Center Watts & Learn Webinar series will shake things up with something fun and different on December 16 with a new program Uncovering Probably True Solar Stories With Tor 'Solar Fred' Valenza from Noon to 1:15 p.m. We will be joined by Tor “Solar Fred” Valenza, founder and chief marketing officer of UnThink Solar, LLC and host, writer and producer of the podcast “ Probably True Solar Stories.
Edouard Stenger
DECEMBER 6, 2022
What if tomorrow we all worked one day less per week to address pandemic fatigue, climate change, burn out and depression ? What if tomorrow we were working less but making as much money ? This might seem crazy, and then evidence keeps on piling to show that this is the future of work. A study of over 30 companies totalling 960 workers in Ireland and the US has recently published its findings : The results of our 1st #4DayWeek pilot program are in!
Law Columbia
DECEMBER 6, 2022
By Jessica Wentz. Over the past five years, there has been significant growth in litigation aimed at holding fossil fuel companies accountable for their contributions to climate change. In the U.S., dozens of state and municipal governments have filed tort and consumer protection lawsuits seeking equitable relief as well as financial compensation from fossil fuel companies to help cover adaptation costs.
Inhabitant
DECEMBER 6, 2022
In Mainz, Germany, a new modern house by HGA Henning Grahn Architektur combines the best of historical architecture with a sleek modern shape.
Ocean Conservancy
DECEMBER 6, 2022
Speaking in October at the National Adaptation Forum (NAF) in Baltimore, Gullah/Geechee Nation Chieftess Queen Quet (recently Ocean Conservancy’s cultural ambassador for promotion of environmental justice and insight into the culture and preservation of the Gullah/ Geechee Nation) shared that there’s no word in Gullah for “collaboration” because working together is completely ingrained in the Gullah/Geechee culture.
Environmental News Bits
DECEMBER 6, 2022
Download the publication. Research Questions Addressed What are the equity-related risks, barriers, and opportunities associated with selected carbon mitigation technologies? What recommendations can be offered to help ensure a more equitable transition to a low-carbon economy? What educational, institutional, and policy interventions can help to advance equity across selected carbon solutions?
Inhabitant
DECEMBER 6, 2022
About 57 years ago, what began as a magazine competition has grown into one of the world's most prestigious photography awards: the Wildlife Photographer of the Year.
Environmental News Bits
DECEMBER 6, 2022
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently recognized Better Buildings, Better Plants partner Waupaca Foundry, Inc. for energy efficiency advances made in its Waupaca, Wisconsin facilities. DOE staff toured Waupaca’s Plant 1 to see firsthand examples of the efficiency innovations made throughout its portfolio. As the world’s largest iron foundry, Waupaca melts up to 9,500 tons of iron per … Continue reading U.S.
Inhabitant
DECEMBER 6, 2022
It’s an apparel company with a unique spin -- specifically, yak wool spun into a clothing line of base and mid layers along with activewear. This company is called Kora.
Environmental News Bits
DECEMBER 6, 2022
Read the full story at Environment + Energy Leader. Delta is testing drag-reduction technology by Aero Design Labs on its 737-800 and 737-900 fleets. By reducing drag, aircraft are more aerodynamic and use less fuel while in flight. The companies’ memorandum of understanding includes testing and FAA certification of the technology for Delta’s 737-800 aircraft … Continue reading Delta tests drag reduction technology to advance fuel efficiency.
Brag
DECEMBER 6, 2022
By Lynn L. Bergeson and Carla N. Hutton. Under the Reports Consolidation Act of 2000, each agency’s inspector general must prepare an annual statement summarizing what the inspector general considers to be “the most serious management and performance challenges facing the agency” and to assess briefly the agency’s progress in addressing those challenges.
Environmental News Bits
DECEMBER 6, 2022
Read the full story at Environment + Energy Leader. A new reporting tool will help the food industry measure and report on their Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions produced from the agricultural supply chain. The Scope 3 emissions reporting feature from research company HowGood pulls data from its software-as-a-service platform that has impact analysis on … Continue reading Reporting tool helps food industry track Scope 3 emissions.
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